by Rikki Almanza | May 31, 2023
Veterans who served in the military may have been exposed to various toxic hazards during their time in service. Recognizing the potential health risks associated with toxic exposure, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to providing support to...
by Christian Southards | Feb 28, 2023
On Feb. 28, 1991, a coalition force led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi invaders, defeating one of the world’s largest militaries in days and returning the Persian Gulf to a state of relative peace. Prelude to the Persian Gulf War Mired in debt from...
by Christian Southards | Sep 29, 2022
On Sept. 28, the U.S. the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is expanding eligibility and delaying deadlines for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans to enroll in VA health care, as provisioned by the Honoring Our PACT Act that was signed into law on Aug. 10....
by Christian Southards | Jun 16, 2022
Update: according to MilitaryTimes, a final vote for the PACT Act in the House has been delayed due to “procedural issues.” On June 16, the U.S. Senate passed the Honoring Our PACT Act with an 84-16 vote, sending it back to the House for a final vote. The...
by Christian Southards | Mar 4, 2022
On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 with bipartisan support. The bill is widely supported by veteran service organizations like The American Legion and was co-sponsored by 25 U.S....
